Side Dishes

I almost skipped this one, to be honest. I mean—Brussels sprouts? Peas? Cashews? It sounded like the kind of thing you politely push around on …

I first made this carrot and beetroot slaw alongside some pan-fried halloumi, mostly because I needed to use up a couple of sad-looking carrots and …

This one’s my go-to when I’ve got zero time but still want something that looks vaguely impressive on a plate. The first time I made …

This dish takes me straight back to the kind of posh-but-charming dinner parties my mum used to host in the ‘90s. Glass ramekins, pink cocktail …

I made this one during a Sunday roast prep sprint—I had exactly 45 minutes before guests arrived and a fridge full of random odds: leeks, …

This was one of those recipes I made while trying to convince myself I wasn’t about to order takeaway. I had salmon, spinach, and some …

I made this tart on a late summer evening when my tomato plant had exploded and I couldn’t face another salad. Mary’s recipe from Cook …

I’ll be honest—these nearly didn’t make it to the table the first time I made them. I picked one straight from the tray to “test” …

These were meant to be a side dish. But the first time I made them, I stood in the kitchen with a fork in one …

I made this while juggling a half-dead laptop, a Zoom call, and a kitchen that looked like an art project exploded. Honestly, I wasn’t feeling …